HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0526.000 2012-2014 Nancy E. Crawford
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November 14, 2013 ,, >
J Yoshimoto, Council Chair and
Members of the Hawai`i County Council
Hawai`i County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Grant to Kailua Village Improvement District
The Department of Research and Development wishes to provide a grant of$30,000 Kailua
Village Improvement District, for the 2014 Active Lifestyle, Cultural & Special Events program in
Historic Kailua Village.
Enclosed is a resolution authorizing the Department of Research and Development to provide a
grant of$30,000 pursuant to Hawaii County Code (2005 Edition as amended) Chapter 2, Article
25, Section 2-139(a)(3)(A) to Kailua Village Improvement District.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Stephanie Donoho from the Department of
Research and Development, at 961-8505.
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Ref. Date NO V 1 2013
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
Form #: B-52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: Research and Development DATE: 11/7/13
STAFF CONTACT: Stephanie Donoho, Tourism Specialist PHONE: 808-961-8505
A. REQUEST:
Pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-139(a)(3)(A), the Department of Research and Development
would like to award $30,000 to Kailua Village Improvement District for it's 2014 Active Lifestyle, Cultural &
Special Events in Historic Kailua Village. This program is comprised of: weekly 5K runs throughout the year,
the Kailua Kanikapila Community Picnic (April), May Day Brunch on the Street (May), Fourth of July Family
Flotilla (July), Historic Kailua Village Luau (November), Kalikimaka Boat Parade (December), and the Royal
Footseps Geocache - a year-round GPS teasure hunt promoting the history and culture along the Royal
Footsteps Along the Kona Coast Hawaii Scenic Byway.
This award is a result of a competitive selection process for the Hawaii Tourism Authority's County Product
Enrichment Program (HTA CPEP) funds. The HTA provides $400,000 annually for tourism product
development in the areas of: cultural tourism, agritourism, health and wellness tourism, ecotourism,
edutourism and technology tourism. These funds are awarded to the selected programs and also cover the
HTA CPEP contract administration including the Tourism Specialist's salary.The Department issued the
Request for Proposals in August 2013, for projects taking place in CY14. Award and rejection letters were
sent to the 35 applicants in late October 2013. Research and Development will be making 18 awards for
events taking place throughout the island, and throughout the year. The organization has a 501(c)3 tax
exemption status.
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
This is a new series of events scheduled for Kailua Village, one of our island's primary visitor areas. One of
the goals of the HTA CPEP program is to bring new and diverse events to the island, as more than 65% of
our island's visitors are repeat visitors. These events are projected to bring more than 5,250 attendees -
including both residents and visitors to the Village. These special events are designed to spur economic
activity throughout the area (shopping, dining, hotel stays), heighten awareness of the natural outdoor
environment, engage residents and visitors in healthy lifestyle choices, and promote a broader
understanding of the District's historic and cultural assets.
Please see attached application and budget for detailed information on the program.
SIGNED: ��� — DATE: I , /7 1'3
Depyrtment Head